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[quote=Anonymous]I would be against solo providers. It's not even a good idea with a back up person to care for the children if you are sick because that new person has never been around the kids. That seems like a disaster for everyone. I also don't like the idea of your child being there. It's favoritism. Two infants crying, of course you will care for yours first. 4 kids in your care by yourself also seems like a lot. I thought it was only supposed to be three kids total, including your child? [/quote]

I, of course, would not do anything I couldn't be licensed for. If the rule is 3 children, then I would do only 3. I've read through the regulations and I actually thought you could have up to 8! That seemed like far too many. I babysat/ nannied for families with 3-5 children, so 3-4 was only my comfort point.  I am only brainstorming.

I can understand the concern about preferring to help my own daughter. Hopefully once parents meet me, they would feel more comfortable. [b]Of course, I also realize also my price point is going to reflect these "negatives" (solo provider, daughter in home). 
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Do NOT let these parents make you think those are *negatives* in the daycare business. I have been providing solo care for YEARS and had my own children in care. For every parent who does NOT want you for those reasons, you will find a family who doesnt mind. Anyone who says they don't want a providers child as part of the daycare is delusional. What are they supposed to do with their child? That is the reason the parent is staying home, to be with their child while at the same time making a living to help out their spouse to pay bills etc. To me it was always a Job, I was just lucky enough to be able to have my child "Come" to work with me each day. [/quote]

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